Muqi Fachang

Born: 1210

Death: 1269

Biography:

Muxi, also known as Muqi Fachang, was a Chinese Chan Buddhist monk and painter who lived in the 13th century, around the end of the Southern Song dynasty. He is considered to be one of the greatest Chan painters in history, with his ink paintings such as the Daitokuji triptych and Six Persimmons being regarded as essential Chan paintings. Muqi's style of painting has also had a profound impact on painters from later periods, especially monk painters in Japan.